APPRENTICE UTILITY 1ST YR – ELEC GEN Full Time

About The Position

Requirements

• Basic power plant system design, maintenance and repair.
• Basic procedures and techniques essential to maintenance and operation of electric generating equipment.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions.
• Basic accounting and mathematical principles.
• Procedures, methods and techniques of record keeping.
• Pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Learn to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Conduct routine lab tests and take action when tests so indicate.
• Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Electric Utility Department.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
  Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  Lifting and/or carrying heavy objects
  Operating forklift
  Climb stairs or ladders
  Conduct inspections
  Disassemble and assemble mechanical equipment
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  Making observations
  Communicating with others
  Reading and writing
  Evaluating status of equipment
  Operating assigned equipment
  Answering questions
  Speaking in a clear and audible voice
  Monitoring activities and operations
  Effectively working with numbers
  Evaluating the performance of mechanical and electrical machinery and hand tools
• Maintain mental capacity that permits:
  Making sound decisions and using good judgment
  Communicating clearly
  Responding to questions
• Effectively handle a work environment and conditions that involve:
  Plant work
  Exposure to high dosage of electricity
  High level of noise
  Potentially dangerous equipment and machinery.
• One year of experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid State of Kansas Drivers License
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R. Certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid First Aid Certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid forklift license.
• May be required to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class II Asbestos Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of the Electric Utility Power Plant.
• Assist in the performance of tests on water in boilers, softeners and towers; adds chemicals determined from routine lab tests.
• Assist and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair on machinery and equipment including checking oil levels, motors, pump and fan operations.
• Assist maintenance technicians and other personnel in plant maintenance.
• Operate various equipment including computer, overhead crane, bucket trucks, drill press, band saw, cutting torch, welder, pipe threading machine, variety of lab equipment, and various hand tools.
• Ensure the adherence to safe work practices, policies and procedures of plant operations by assigned staff.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.